Pheonix Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi everyone,I'm a complete beginner in this but have been an avid sky watching dog walker for years. I find it so relaxing to stand under a clear sky, looking out into the vastness of space and wondering "how?" and "what's that?". Coming across this forum has been great. The advice, guidance and enthusiasm you all bring has confirmed for me that this is the hobby and place for me.As a newbie I've read through a number of the threads for beginners . I'm going to start off with Bino's, I've downloaded Stellarium and I'm about to order (after permission from the missus and my bank manager, both the same person) "turn left at Orion) and "Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders" . I've also arranged a visit to the Edinburgh Royal Observatory for a starter course and really, really looking forward to it. It isn't until the 14th Oct but I believe that is when we might just maybe get our next cloud free evening.So that's me. Thanks again for the friendly and informative forum you have all created and I look forward to getting to know you better.As an aside I've just finished watching a documentary about the moon and how it is slowly but surely leaving Earth's orbit. It discussed how this would lead to the destruction of life on this planet and in how many ways. After aprox 55 mins it dropped the bombshell that before it gets the chance to leave Earth's orbit completely that the sun would probably have burnt us to a crisp in its own death throws anyway. I may have missed the point to the documentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilcurtis Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Warmest of welcomes from North Wales - Joined 2 days ago and I'm a total newbie, have found this forum a wealth of info. Enjoy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pessoa Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD DOCUMENTARY. hi and welcome mate come to the right place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi Pheonix,Welcome to SGL.Enjoy you visit to Edinburgh Observatory, hope it keeps clear for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Who_46 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 hellooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunhaval Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 And another welcome to the forum, again from North Wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi and welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroandy101 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi and Welcome to the lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello Pheonix and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn4me Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello Pheonix and a warm welcome to SGL from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome to the forum Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello Pheonix and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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